Important
Message to Consumers
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GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTERS
Can Save a Life
If You Must Use Your Hair Dryer Near Water,
INSTALL A GFCI* NOW!
Your local electrical contractor
can help you decide which
type is best for you — a
portable unit that plugs
into the electrical outlet or
a permanent unit installed
by your electrical contractor.
The National Electrical Code now
requires GFCI’s in the bathrooms,
garages, and outdoor outlets of all
new homes.
WHY DO YOU NEED A GFCI?
Electricity and water don’t mix.
If your hair dryer falls into
water while it’s pluggedin, the
electric shock can kill you,
even if the switch is “OFF.” A
regular fuse or circuit breaker
won’t protect you under these
circumstances. A GFCI offers you far
greater protection.
A GFCI CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE!
COMPARED TO THAT, THE PRICE IS SMALL!
DON’T WAIT... INSTALL ONE NOW!
*GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) is a sensitive device which reacts immediately to
a small electric current leak by stopping the electricity flow.
HEAT/SPEED SELECTION
This dryer features “true two-speed” heat and speed settings at both 125 and
250 volts. Select the small fan position for the LOW setting and the large fan
position for the HIGH setting.
OVERLOAD PROTECTION
For your added protection, this unit contains a thermal protector that shuts the
dryer off should it overheat. If this occurs, turn the power switch to the off position and let the dryer cool for 10 minutes before resuming operation.
1875 Watt
Travel Hair Dryer
Dual Voltage for True Two-Speed Operation
MAINTENANCE
The hair dryer may be cleaned by wiping it with a damp cloth. Keep the air
intake vents (located on the back of the dryer) clean by removing accumulated
dust with a small dry brush. No other maintenance is required.
To prevent possible damage to the cord, do not wrap it around the
hair dryer.
One Year Warranty
We guarantee each new 1875 Watt Travel Hair Dryer to be free from defects in
material or workmanship and to perform under normal use and service. This
guarantee shall run for a period of one year from the date of purchase, and
obligations under this guarantee are limited to remedying any defect or replacing
any defective part and shall be effective only if the defective unit is returned to
us within 12 months after purchase. Damage due to abuse, misuse, or overloading
is not covered by this guarantee. We shall not be responsible for any other loss
or damage that may arise through the use by a purchaser or others of this device,
and the purchaser assumes such responsibility and will hold Hybrinetics, Inc.
harmless in respect to all such loss or damage.
Important: This is a factory direct warranty. Do not return defectives to your
retailer. All defectives must be returned to the factory accompanied by a sales
receipt with the original date of purchase. For more information please call our
toll free number: (800) 247-6900.
Voltage Valet Division, Hybrinetics, Inc., 225 Sutton Place, Santa Rosa, CA 95407
www.voltagevalet.com
©2013 HYBRINETICS, INC.
Model HD4
Voltage ValetTM
1875 Watt Travel Hair Dryer
Model HD4
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, especially when children are present, basic
safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
KEEP AWAY FROM WATER
DANGER - Hair dryers are electrically live even when the switch is off.
To reduce the risk of death by electrical shock:
1. Always “unplug” hair dryer immediately after using.
2. Do not use while bathing.
3. Do not place or store appliance where it can fall or be pulled
into a tub or sink.
4. Do not place in or drop into water or other liquid.
5. If an appliance falls into water, unplug it immediately.
Do not reach into the water.
WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, electrocution,
fire or injury to persons:
1. An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in.
2. Close supervision is necessary when this appliance is used by, on,
or near children or invalids.
3. Use this appliance only for its intended household use as described
in this manual. Do not use attachments not recommended by the
manufacturer. Do not use an extension cord to operate dryer.
4. Never operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug,
if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged,
or dropped into water. Return the appliance to a service center
for examination and repair.
5. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
6. Never block the air intake vents of the appliance or place it on a
soft surface, such as a bed or a couch, where the intake vents may
be blocked. Keep the air openings free of hair, lint, and the like.
7. Never use while sleeping.
8. Never drop or insert any object into any openings or hose.
9. This product is for household use only. Do not use outdoors
or operate where any aerosol (spray) products are being used
or where oxygen is being administered.
10. Do not direct hot air towards eyes or other heat sensitive areas.
11. Air outlet will become hot during use. Allow it to cool before
storing. Never touch air outlet during use or immediately after use.
12. Do not place appliance on any surface while it is operating.
13. While using the appliance, keep your hair out of it—keep your
hair away from the air intake vents.
14. This dryer has a folding handle. Do not attempt to use the
dryer with handle in folded position. See operating instructions.
15. Be sure dual voltage selector is in correct position before
operating. Before plugging in, read the information about
dual voltage contained in the instruction section of this manual.
16. This appliance was set at the factory to operate at 100-125 volts.
See below for conversion to 200-250 volt operation.
125 - 250 VOLT OPERATION
This hair dryer can be operated safely
in countries which have 100-125
or 200-250 volt electrical service.
NOTE: A wall outlet adaptor plug (not
included) may be needed to modify
foreign electrical outlets.
IMPORTANT: Before changing from the
125 to the 250 volt and the 250 to
the 125 volt setting, make sure the
dryer is unplugged from the electrical
outlet and the ON/OFF/SPEED switch
is in the “0” position.
Voltage Selector Range:
100-125 volts set to 125V
200-250 volts set to 250V
VOLTAGE SELECTOR
SWIVEL LINE
Off
LOW
HIGH
DUAL
VOLTAGE
SWITCH
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
FOLDING HANDLE
This hair dryer comes from the factory with the handle in the folded
position. Be sure the dryer is unplugged from the electrical outlet and
the barrel is cool before folding and unfolding the handle.
ALCI
1. As a safety feature, this dryer has a polarized plug (one blade is
wider than the other) and it will fit into a polarized outlet only
one way. Be sure to match the wider blade to the wider outlet
opening. If the plug does not fit all the way into the outlet, do
not force it. Instead, reverse the plug. If it still will not fit, contact
a qualified electrician.
2. This hair dryer is equipped with an ALCI safety circuit. Test
the ALCI unit before each use. Plug it into a wall outlet and
press the ALCI test button. The red reset button should pop
out from surface.
3. Press the reset button again to restore power.
4. If the reset button fails to pop out, check the plug connection.
If the problem persists, do not use the appliance.
5. The ALCI unit reduces the risk of electric shock from ground fault
currents. It does not provide protection against electric shock due
to physical contact with the electrical (wall) outlet, or faulty wiring
within the electrical (wall) outlet.
6. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not tamper with
or immerse the plug.
VOLTAGE SELECTION
This unit has a dual voltage adjustment so it can be used in both North
America and overseas. Before using, make sure the voltage selector is
correctly positioned to correspond with the supply voltage of the country
in which you are located. Use a thin flat object such as a coin to select
125 or 250 volts.